Licensed Practical Nurse

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Hampton, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sentara Medical Group in Hampton, VA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team. The LPN functions under the supervision of an RN or LIP to deliver direct patient care across settings.

This full-time, day-shift position includes medication administration, testing, nursing interventions, and collaboration with physicians, NPs, and PAs to support high-quality patient outcomes. BLS within 90 days and active LPN license required; high school diploma or equivalent; prior

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Trade School Graduate - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN or LIP supervision.
• Perform testing and administer medications per plan.
• Implement nursing interventions and care plans to support patient care.
• Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.
• Advocate for patients and families within professional and ethical standards.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Sentara Medical Group is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team!

Position Location: Hampton VA

Position Status: Full-time, Days

Up to $8K Sign-On Bonus to Qualified Candidates!

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) in the clinical setting, within the scope of practice dictated by the State Boards of Nursing. The LPN demonstrates professional and clinical knowledge relative to designated clinical practice setting in the delivery of direct patient care, adhering to the level of verified competency dictated by the site specific program. The LPN works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support and communicate effectively with other licensed independent practitioners (Physicians, NP, PA) in collaboration while providing care and treatment for patients, clinical support and teaching for patient and family members, and adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing practice.

LPN manages responsibilities of workload with accuracy, provides excellence in customer service, performs testing, medication administration and the implementation of nursing interventions and care plans to support a holistic approach to patient care. The LPN serves as patient advocate in the prevention of illness or disease. The work of the LPN may be performed in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, or private homes.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Trade School Graduate-Licensed Practical Nurse required

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire required
• Valid LPN license in state(s) of practice required

Experience

• Triaging, verifying medical information, caring for the patient's overall health, and working closely with the doctors and other team members preferred
• Experience in a hospital, home health, hospice, or our medical group preferred

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